Navy - Notre Dame, 2012 [TOUTING IS FORBIDDEN AND WILL LEAD TO PERMABANS: #205 #628]

jack presley · 01-09-2012 8:52am

willowthewisp wrote: »

Who are the players to watch out for today?

The ND QB is making his first start today so keep an eye on him to see how he gets on. I don't know anything about the Navy players to be honest but when they have the ball keep an eye out for NDs no. 5 Manti Te'o.

JaMarcus Hustle · 01-09-2012 9:28am

GA3 to return a punt/kick for a TD - book it!

Leslie91 · 01-09-2012 10:27am

willowthewisp wrote: »

Who are the players to watch out for today?

The LB wearing 5 T'eo, the safety 26, center 52 and DE 89.

All will be Pros. (all Irish of course)

Leslie91 · 01-09-2012 10:31am

matthew8 wrote: »

Jeez St. Norbert 40-3 John Carroll 3. Sounds like a massacre, though apart from the second quarter only 13-3. Glad I left after the first.

Other way around no?. JCU won right.

Their QB Myers and the WR Madden looked real good.

decies · 01-09-2012 10:38am

Me and me Julie ready to rock , me Tom Brady red jersey and me Julie Tom Brady blue !!! Easy to spot lol.

johnmcdnl · 01-09-2012 10:38am

Right in the city now.. where's the craic at - is there anywhere I can pick up a jersey before the game??

Leslie91 · 01-09-2012 10:39am

jack presley wrote: »

I've just watched a few videos of the interviews with the players/coaches and is any else embarrassed at some of the questions being asked by some of the Irish press?

For example:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XolbZoV1Iio&list=UUL4uWCx88sOjzXvcZSZuHmQ&index=2&feature=plcp

Who's your favourite NFL Player? Oh my God.

Who is the Navy player?, assume he is starting QB?. (the 1st one)

drunkmonkey · 01-09-2012 10:40am

johnmcdnl wrote: »

Right in the city now.. where's the craic at - is there anywhere I can pick up a jersey before the game??

I'm looking for one of those huge hands and a hat that has beer cans at both sides, anywhere got them?

What time are ceremony's kicking off in the Aviva, a navy guy told me be in for 1, what do you think?

willowthewisp · 01-09-2012 10:45am

What time does the game start?

drunkmonkey · 01-09-2012 10:46am

willowthewisp wrote: »

What time does the game start?

Tickets says 2

matthew8 · 01-09-2012 10:50am

Leslie91 wrote: »

Other way around no?. JCU won right.

Their QB Myers and the WR Madden looked real good.

Stupid ESPN. They had it down as Norbert 40-3 JCU. I felt something was wrong when they had the first quarter as JCU 3-0.

Conchir · 01-09-2012 10:58am

Hey guys, just looking for advice from any photographers on this thread. I'd like to bring my camera today, but I'm not really sure about the lens. Ere is what is on my camera: http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2170/AF-S-DX-Zoom-NIKKOR-18-55mm-f%252F3.5-5.6G-ED-II.html#tab-ProductDetail-ProductTabs-TechSpecs

It says its 2.9 in there, but I measured mine and I'm convinced it's about 3.5 in. I just hope I'm measuring from the wrong spot. Just wondering if I'll get in with this?

TheFullDuck · 01-09-2012 10:59am

Anyone know will there be any official gear/merch on sale in or near the Aviva? or will it just be the shop on Grafton street?

johnmcdnl · 01-09-2012 11:08am

Notre Dame band playing at the central bank - very good atmosphere here

ronan45 · 01-09-2012 11:10am

is this on tv??;)

also are the tickets sold out? was just on ticketmaster seems so!:(

helimachoptor · 01-09-2012 12:01pm

Navy guy with his wife and kids on the bus, kinda looks like an older Troy P, his 2 daughters are playing his hair, I'd take a picture but he'd probably break me in half!!

PokeHerKing · 01-09-2012 12:53pm

Can anyone tell me where the aviva box office collectionis? Can't find any info on it?

leggit · 01-09-2012 3:05pm

gerire wrote: »

Why is it safe to say ND will win? their QB is rookie and the suspensions +15.5 is the best bet out there

Glad I took ND -14.5 now

Turning into a bit of a blowout, not a great advertisement for the game at all to be honest.

Was at JC against Norbert last night and ended up leaving early cos it was 40-3!

Highschool game was awesome though, 30-29 with a FG winning it with 50 seconds left on the clock!

johnmcdnl · 01-09-2012 4:23pm

Pity the game is turning into a blowout but 2 missed point aftershocks has to be a concern for ND

Mikeyt086 · 01-09-2012 7:21pm

Absolutely loved it.

The blowout made it actually more fun in my section because it was all Notre Dame fans, their post score ritual of hoisting a female into the air for every point scored was really pissing off the Aviva ground stewards, they tried to kick a few lads out for doing it, but the whole crowd turned on them and they were forced to leave it alone, was good to see.

Great atmosphere, some great football played, the ND band was awesome. All in all absolutely fantastic experience, hopefully the first of many.

Paulw · 01-09-2012 7:38pm

Mikeyt086 wrote: »

The blowout made it actually more fun in my section because it was all Notre Dame fans, their post score ritual of hoisting a female into the air for every point scored.

It wasn't just females that were hoisted in to the air. I saw an old guy being lifted too, and the Marines also did it after one score.

Brilliant day, great atmosphere. The bands were great, the cheerleaders were good, the game itself was good .... but the fans really made it.

Now, time to pack up and leave the stadium.

jack presley · 01-09-2012 8:19pm

A good day out, pity the game wasn't much of a contest but the atmosphere and occasion was worth it.

Phoenix Park · 01-09-2012 8:28pm

Really enjoyed today. I will point out my one gripe: €10 for the piece of crap match programme. Yes, i know i didn't have to buy it, but fck sake, why do we have to take the piss on things like this, we are BEGGING Americans to come over with this "The Gathering" BS, there is no need to go to town on it altogether. I was at Anfield last Sunday for Liverpool v Man City, programme was twice as good as todays one, cost was £3. For what its worth, programme says printed in Ireland, Grafton taking the credit. It may well have been produced in the States, but i would imagine the price was dictated over here. They just added an extra fiver to take advantage of the tourists. Sheer greed.

Decent game entertainment-wise, considering how one sided it was. Nice to chat to a few Americans sitting near me, hope they have a quality night out in town tonight.

jack presley · 01-09-2012 8:36pm

Phoenix Park wrote: »

Really enjoyed today. I will point out my one gripe: €10 for the piece of crap match programme. Yes, i know i didn't have to buy it, but fck sake, why do we have to take the piss on things like this, we are BEGGING Americans to come over with this "The Gathering" BS, there is no need to go to town on it altogether. I was at Anfield last Sunday for Liverpool v Man City, programme was twice as good as todays one, cost was £3. For what its worth, programme says printed in Ireland, Grafton taking the credit. It may well have been produced in the States, but i would imagine the price was dictated over here. They just added an extra fiver to take advantage of the tourists. Sheer greed.

Decent game entertainment-wise, considering how one sided it was. Nice to chat to a few Americans sitting near me, hope they have a quality night out in town tonight.

Today was probably the first time I was at a match and didn't buy a program. I have a full set from matches of all sports going back years but I drew the line today. I did go to buy one but when i heard the price I said "no, I'm a local, what's the real price?". I walked away.

Phoenix Park · 01-09-2012 8:53pm

jack presley wrote: »

Today was probably the first time I was at a match and didn't buy a program. I have a full set from matches of all sports going back years but I drew the line today. I did go to buy one but when i heard the price I said "no, I'm a local, what's the real price?". I walked away.

Better man than me, glad to hear it! I'm just a sucker for them, got into the habit of buying the match programme when i started going to matches over 20 years ago, still generally buy one and read through at half-time, but today left a bad taste. More fool me for paying it.

jack presley · 01-09-2012 8:55pm

Phoenix Park wrote: »

Better man than me, glad to hear it! I'm just a sucker for them, got into the habit of buying the match programme when i started going to matches over 20 years ago, still generally buy one and read through at half-time, but today left a bad taste. More fool me for paying it.

So was their much in it? I ended up using wikipedia on my phone to get the roster info I would have got from the program

willowthewisp · 01-09-2012 9:06pm

Price of the crappy programme was a disgrace Also being unable to use a laser card at the bar sucked ass.
The staff/management were totally unprepared for the sheer volume of food being consumed and it was out of stock in more than one section pre game.
In fairness it got restocked for half time but all smacked of being a bit Irish!

Enjoyed the spectacle of the game and the nice couple I sat beside who were part of the Navy family!

Phoenix Park · 01-09-2012 9:07pm

jack presley wrote: »

So was their much in it? I ended up using wikipedia on my phone to get the roster info I would have got from the program

No, fair bit of tourity "welcome to Ireland from Enda Kenny" type stuff, brief history of ND and Navy, picture of each player on each teams roster. Oh, and the obligatory "What Is American Football?" pages for those who knew nothing about the game to explain the basics of the game. €4 or so would have been fair, fiver at a push.

helimachoptor · 01-09-2012 9:08pm

The Americans eat so much though, do much more than Irish people. The couple sitting in front of me had 3 burger and chips meals through the game and they were normal sized!

JaMarcus Hustle · 01-09-2012 9:18pm

Had a fantastic day. Great to mingle with some of the visitors, myself and JohnnyRyan99 had a couple of drinks with the guys who were playing in Donnybrook yesterday (but don't tell their coaches that!) and they were dead on.

Was also a victim of the crappy match programme but meh, had a great time anyway. The gold dome helmets are absolutely beautiful in real life!

Oh, and GA3 duly delivered

KamiKazeKitten · 01-09-2012 9:21pm

helimachoptor wrote: »

The Americans eat so much though, do much more than Irish people. The couple sitting in front of me had 3 burger and chips meals through the game and they were normal sized!

Guy in one of the food stalls told me about double or triple the usual amount of food was bought!

Usually in rugby/football as well there are only ever queues at half time or before a game...about thirty people deep for the whole game today.

dudara · 01-09-2012 9:28pm

Great atmosphere and a fantastic experience. The Navy entrance onto the field, plus the Notre Dame band and just a lot of well-humoured and well-behaved fun.

Oh and I hope that the old american gent who suffered what looked like a heart attack a few rows over has recovered and is enjoying the rest of his trip to Ireland.

themacdaddy · 01-09-2012 10:09pm

dudara wrote: »

Oh and I hope that the old american gent who suffered what looked like a heart attack a few rows over has recovered and is enjoying the rest of his trip to Ireland.

Great to hear, I seen him with an oxygen mask and felt terrible bad for him

slackerdude · 01-09-2012 10:12pm

Why go to all the trouble to organise this event and then not televise the game? Sure the pep rally event was nice but most people wanted to watch the game live.

Fr Tod Umptious · 01-09-2012 10:19pm

KamiKazeKitten wrote: »

Guy in one of the food stalls told me about double or triple the usual amount of food was bought!

Usually in rugby/football as well there are only ever queues at half time or before a game...about thirty people deep for the whole game today.

It's odd that the organizers did not have this sorted, beforehand, if you go to any US sporting event you will see people constantly up and down to the concession stands, regardless of what is happening on the field

slackerdude wrote: »

Why go to all the trouble to organise this event and then not televise the game? Sure the pep rally event was nice but most people wanted to watch the game live.

But it was televised, it was on ESPN America, which have the rights for NCAA football in this part of the world, and which you can get on cable or sky

KamiKazeKitten · 01-09-2012 10:22pm

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

It's odd that the organizers did not have this sorted, beforehand, if you go to any US sporting event you will see people constantly up and down to the concession stands, regardless of what is happening on the field

Just not well planned out imo. Really strange, also no merchandise being sold in the stadium, meaning huge queues afterwards for people as they didn't know beforehand and there are plenty of kiosks they could have opened up to sell Tshirts or scarves or whatever.
Programmes weren't for sale inside either...well, they were for a while but gone after about half an hour, don't ask me why they didn't bring more in (though plenty of people did!)

decies · 01-09-2012 10:28pm

Myself and me Julie really enjoyed , got a lot of positive comments for wearing our Tom Brady jerseys lol. I started shouting for navy after the first two scores as felt sorry for them !!! Thought the pa in the stadium could have been better to be honest, found the video scoreboard a great help in following the game . Hope they get the NFL in Croker next year or soon . Next stop wembley go pats lol. A friend of my Julie's drove the Notre dame team bus , he apparently has a ND coin and a badge from the team for me !!!

Dave11 · 01-09-2012 10:29pm

First American Football game and won't be my last. Really enjoyed it. Fans around us were good craic. Shame game wasn't a bit closer!!! Very funny to see huge queues at food stall and no queue for drink. Total opposite of normal day at the Aviva

Did anyone else notice people were just sitting wherever they wanted?? There was awful messing going on in block 526 where lads were coming in, finding people in there seat, they move only for more to come in and they just kept moving all the time!! I had different people sitting beside me for second half!!

Other then that..

Great day out!

padraig_f · 01-09-2012 10:51pm

Really enjoyed the game, amazed at the amount of Americans there, seemed like the crowd was 80% Americans, all of them decked out in their Navy or Notre Dame gear. Pretty cool the passion they have for their teams.

I thought the American contingent would be mostly Notre Dame fans, with the Irish connection, but seemed to me there was at least as many, if not more, Navy fans.

Kind of came as a neutral but quickly found myself rooting for Navy. With the underdog tag, the service to their country that playing for the team comes with, and the fact that most of the people in my section were Navy, made it pretty easy to root for them.

For the game, the writing was on the wall pretty early on, the two Notre Dame lines really dominated, while Irish QB Everett Golson had all the time in the world, Navy QB Trey Miller was constantly scrambling around. Actually thought Miller did really well, because he was under pressure the whole time. Every time he threw it, I was half-expecting an interception, because he always seemed to be throwing off his back foot.

Would've been great if the game was a bit closer, because the Navy fans didn't have a whole lot to cheer about on the pitch. Loved the pageantry as well, the US National anthem before the game had an extra bit of emotion, with so many members of the Naval forces in attendance.

After the game, the two teams went to both ends and stood while their band played a song. Really liked that bit. Does anyone know what the two songs were?

davetherave · 01-09-2012 10:52pm

Dave11 wrote: »

First American Football game and won't be my last. Really enjoyed it. Fans around us were good craic. Shame game wasn't a bit closer!!! Very funny to see huge queues at food stall and no queue for drink. Total opposite of normal day at the Aviva

Did anyone else notice people were just sitting wherever they wanted?? There was awful messing going on in block 526 where lads were coming in, finding people in there seat, they move only for more to come in and they just kept moving all the time!! I had different people sitting beside me for second half!!

Other then that..

Great day out!

Good bit of that in 525.
I got a load of nice comments about my Air Force Academy jersey [Go Falcons]

Got my photo taken with a 1* and a 2* Admiral.
Shame about the result tough, still FEAR THE GOAT!

KamiKazeKitten · 01-09-2012 11:07pm

Dave11 wrote: »

Did anyone else notice people were just sitting wherever they wanted?? There was awful messing going on in block 526 where lads were coming in, finding people in there seat, they move only for more to come in and they just kept moving all the time!! I had different people sitting beside me for second half!!

I think they kept just looking at the seat row letter, finding that and sitting down, not looking at the seat number. Or at least that's what kept happening where I was..not a million miles from 526 and 525. :P

johnmcdnl · 01-09-2012 11:20pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kHw8TTf4tc

Nearly forgot about this lad - took the staff about an hour to realise he wasn't meant to be on the field - they just stood there looking at him for ages and let him walk off in his own time before I seen any staff making any attempt to stop him

Justin10 · 01-09-2012 11:34pm

Minute I seen him I thought there goes any hope of an NFL game

Stewards where very slow alright.

Chavways · 01-09-2012 11:41pm

slackerdude wrote: »

Why go to all the trouble to organise this event and then not televise the game? Sure the pep rally event was nice but most people wanted to watch the game live.

It was on ESPN America. They were making a big deal of the irishness showing videos of Currachs on the Liffey and they even interviewed 'the prime minister of Ireland'. I found the whole thing very funny but if it brings in the tourists or if they come for another match again in a few years all well and good.

Guffy · 02-09-2012 12:01am

Is there anywhere I can watch a play back of this? Even highlights?

OU812 · 02-09-2012 12:17am

Watching the game right now (recorded). We're there a lot of empty seats in the stadium? It looks like there was.

Guffy · 02-09-2012 2:16am

What channel you record it on?

OU812 · 02-09-2012 6:29am

ESPN America

fermoyboy · 02-09-2012 7:22am

Highlights!

http://t.co/YgEXgWd3

counterlock · 02-09-2012 8:49am

I had a great time yesterday, the NFL games I've been to in Wembley didn't come anything close to it. I was cheering for Navy (for no reason other than them being the underdog) and got a high five off three 70+ year old women when they scored

and unlike decsie, it was mostly insults I got for my Brady jersey but all in good fun

Navy - Notre Dame, 2012 [TOUTING IS FORBIDDEN AND WILL LEAD TO PERMABANS: #205 #628]

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